Mandatory International Academic Orientation Program (IAOP) For Undergraduate International Students

Undergraduate Students Admitted for Fall 2015

Welcome to Michigan State University!

As a new undergraduate international student at Michigan State University, you must attend the International Academic Orientation Program (IAOP). Michigan State University is committed to providing all new students with information that will help them achieve their goals and be successful at MSU.

We are excited you are joining the Spartan Family. It is important that you check your MSU email account at least once a day. Messages about orientation, your classes, your immigration status, and other important MSU related topics are sent to your MSU email account.

No Orientation = No Enrollment = No Classes = No Legal Immigration Status

You are required to attend the International Academic Orientation Program (IAOP) August 24-28. Students who do not attend the mandatory sessions must complete make up sessions in order to enroll for classes; course enrollment, therefore, is delayed.
Note that students who are not enrolled in classes can lose their immigration status.

Attendance will be taken at all mandatory sessions.

View last year's IAOP schedule to get an idea about what you will do during your week of orientation here.

*Monday-Friday, August 24-28, 2015: Mandatory International Academic Orientation Program (IAOP)

Extended AOP During Fall Semester

All new international undergraduate students are also required to attend the Extended Academic Orientation Program which takes place during the fall semester. More information will be provided during IAOP.

You must also check your MSU email account daily in order to receive important university messages.

You must upload before August 1 a photo for your Spartan ID Card at http://idoffice.msu.edu/online-photo/. Be sure to review the requirements. ID cards will be available for pick up during
IAOP. Students who do not submit a picture for their ID card will have an
opportunity to have their picture taken and their ID card processed during the week of
IAOP at the ID Office. A government issued photo ID such as a US driver’s
license, state ID or passport is REQUIRED to pick up your ID.

Enrolling in Courses

Undergraduate international students who have met the English proficiency requirements will meet with academic advisors during their orientation program. Academic advisors will give students information about course selection, graduation requirements, and registration.

International students with Provisional Admission to MSU for English language will take the MSU English Language Test (MSUELT) upon arrival to campus to determine eligibility to enroll in academic courses. The results of the MSUELT determine academic course eligibility.

Undergraduate International Students Admitted for January or May 2015

Mandatory Academic Orientation Program Dates and Overview

January 8 and 9, 2015
(For students who begin classes in January)

Residence Hall Move In Date- if you attend the Academic Orientation Program(AOP) on January 8 and 9: January 7

January 8, 2015

You will attend sessions that address the following topics. You will receive correspondance from the Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) which includes detailed information about these sessions.

Government Check In

Immigration Basics

Health Care and Health Insurance

Laws and Safety

January 9, 2015

Academic Advising and Enrollment

7:00am

Check-In Second Floor Wells Hall A-Wing

Making Changes in Your Declared Major

Placement Testing

8:00am-8:30am

Leave Your Spartan Footprint

8:30am-9:00am

Ways to Ensure Your Success

8:30am-9:00am

Reapplying for Admission to the College of Business and the College of Engineering

8:30am-9:00am

Gaining Admission to the College of Education

8:30am-9:00am

For Secondary Education Majors and Child Development Majors

8:30am-9:30am

Major Change

9:15am- 4:00pm

College Session: Planning My Learning Experience

Meet with An Academic Advisor

Enroll for Classes

Parking on Campus Presentation

On-Campus Housing Questions and Answers

Lunch

Obtain your Spartan ID Card

Check-Out

May 15, 2015
(For students who begin classes in May)

Residence Hall Move In Date- if you attend the Academic Orientation Program(AOP) on May 15: May 14

7:00am

Check-In Second Floor A-Wing Wells Hall

Making Changes in Your Declared Major

Placement Testing

8:00am-8:45am

Leave Your Spartan Footprint

8:45am-9:15am

Degree Navigator and Transfer Credit (special session)

8:45am-9:15am

Make a Successful Transition

9:20am-9:50am

Academics at MSU: A College Professor Speaks

9:20am-9:50am

Reapplying for Admission to the College of Business and the College of Engineering